Which sentence describes William Henry Harrison's contribution to the US efforts in the War of 1812? He was responsible for securing the US coast against British warships.

He successfully kept the American Indians out of the war against Britain.

He defeated the American Indian forces at the Battle of the Thames.

He was responsible for building an alliance with the Creek tribe.

He successfully kept the British army from entering Washington DC.

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Destinee Dawson

20 May, 08:00

Which sentence describes William Henry Harrison's contribution to the US efforts in the War of 1812? He was responsible for securing the US coast against British warships.

He successfully kept the American Indians out of the war against Britain.

He defeated the American Indian forces at the Battle of the Thames.

He was responsible for building an alliance with the Creek tribe.

He successfully kept the British army from entering Washington DC.

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Cesar Mcconnell · Answer 1

In the early 1800s, Harrison served as governor of the Indiana Territory and worked to open American Indian lands to white settlers.

He became a war hero after fighting Indian forces at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811.

Harrison went on to serve as a U. S. congressman and senator from Ohio